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Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part four
The celebration of Śrī Kṛṣṇa's divine birth is observed through devotion, discourse, and performance.When ignorance spreads, songs of his childhood pastimes are sung. His birth and actions are entirely divine, a complete incarnation to protect dharma and devotees. He is the teacher of the Gītā, encompassing all paths of … read more »
Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part three
A ritual invocation and devotional celebration are described.The essence must be pressed and dried with focused reverence. Offerings of grains, water, and fragrant substances are made with folded hands. Specific gestures and placements are crucial, such as the position of the fingers when … read more »
Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part one
The thread of spiritual practice is given and must be continuously passed forward.Water purifies the body and mind. One must drink water with the right hand, take breaths, and give everything away, transferring it forward. The body is a vessel for the soul, which provides guidance and protection … read more »
Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part two
A joyful celebration on the auspicious occasion of Lord Krishna's incarnation day takes place in Jadan Ashram.Sri Krishna is considered to be one of the most popular human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Born more than 5000 years ago in Mathura city, the revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense … read more »
To be independent
The Guru's grace liberates the soul from worldly bondage.Without the true Guru, one cannot cross the ocean of existence. The Guru incarnates to lead beings from darkness to light, granting independence from the cycle of birth and death. Trust in the Guru's name provides … read more »
Indian Independence Day
True independence is found in spiritual duty and national character.We gather celebrating freedom and a divine birth. Performances of dance and bhajan honor this day. The tricolor waves with sacred sound. A play teaches Mahāprabhujī's lesson to a bandit, leading to repentance. We commemorate martyrs … read more »
Let's look within ourselves
Life is a journey through a desert of struggle toward inner truth.All beings strive, yet no form is permanent. Consciousness persists as forms change, like water flowing through a river's curves. The aim is to look within, beyond the body and mind, to discover the eternal self. … read more »
Realize your relation
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal principle of one's true nature.Spirituality is realizing your eternal connection to the cosmic One. All religions are good, preaching love and peace; the problem lies in human ignorance, not the teachings themselves. Spiritual practice requires endurance and loyalty to the … read more »
Giving is a part of your life
The transformative power of satsang and self-knowledge is the true refuge.A hunter was convinced that his rifle brought sorrow through karma. He was given a mantra for prosperity, but it initially brought only anger and conflict to his home. Very few hearts can truly retain the … read more »
Evening satsangs from Jaipur Ashram
Consciousness becomes burdened when it chases external matter, which is its inert root.When consciousness serves that root, it cannot generate good thoughts or actions. If consciousness performs its own duty, then matter naturally follows. One must decide whether to be led by life, by consciousness, or by making … read more »
Satsang on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi
The sacred soil of this land and the dust of the Guru's feet are the supreme pilgrimage.The Vedas and Purāṇas sing that there are sixty-eight tīrthas at the feet of the Guru. Every village is a sacred site, for this soil is like sandalwood. It is a land of penance where divine … read more »
The Path of Bhakti and Guru Seva
The path of Guru Bhakti and Guru Seva is the way to spiritual fulfillment.A disciple should renounce personal ambitions but hold high spiritual ideals, exemplified by the complete dedication of the master. Serving the Satguru is the birthplace of supreme knowledge and the solution to every problem. Practical instructions … read more »
Special periods of Shravan Mas
The month of Śrāvaṇa reveals the path from the soul's cosmic loneliness to divine unity.The soul journeys endlessly through the universe, experiencing only pain, pleasure, and emptiness without direction or companionship. This mortal world is a field of karma. The human body is a precious vehicle to transcend this state … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 7
True blessings are not given upon request but are bestowed according to divine wisdom and need.A medical condition was reportedly resolved through spiritual grace, demonstrating a power beyond the physical. Life itself is the ultimate experience, where even difficult events become turning points through grace. One should not ask for specific … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 5
A ceremonial invocation and worship establishes sacred connection through ritual and mantra.The assembly is called to order for pūjā, instructed to sit so all may have darśan. Salutations are offered to gurus, deities, and the earth itself. Purification is sought for all beings. Worship is performed with … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 3
The presence of saints is a priceless treasure that dispels ignorance and bestows peace.To be born in a sacred land where such beings reside is great fortune. The vision of a saint eradicates sins from many lifetimes. Their glory is boundless, for they are constant incarnations of the divine. … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 2
The disciple's offering must be precisely what the Guru requests.A revealed bhajan contains the rarest wisdom of śeṣa samādhi. When the ten gates close and one turns inward, samādhi arises naturally. The sohaṃ mantra is the means of ascent and the root. This knowledge is … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 1
The mother's samādhi is established and the debt to parents and guru is paramount.A mother's compassion is simple and complete. Her samādhi blesses all. The debt to one's mother is profound and nearly impossible to repay, as she endures all hardship for the child. Even great saints like Śa … read more »
What is inside we do not know
The soul's journey is governed by past karma, and divine grace is essential for true knowledge.Only one who knows can know; the other cannot. A soul experiences all of life's pleasures and struggles according to its destiny. Receiving a Satguru is a great fortune. Those spiritually developed likely prayed before birth, … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 9
True wealth is found in grace and devotion, not in material possessions.A laborer earns little, yet a boss with money may lack respect. When a poor person arrives, they should be received with honor, for that is true wealth. The intention to serve is paramount, not the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/Part 8
The true Guru is the sole refuge across the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru's grace, one wanders in delusion and suffers through countless births. The mind remains restless and fails to awaken to truth. Fixing the consciousness upon the Guru's feet ignites the lamp of compassion and … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011
The true form of the Guru is the word itself.This body is worn to explain and guide beings, but both the Guru's body and the disciple's body must be left behind. The eternal, omnipresent Guru is Satya-Seṃ-Prakāś. The disciple's true form is the Ātmā, which … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 5
The supreme path is love, service, and the study of sacred scripture.Serving others through karma yoga is the fastest way for divine realization. The Bhagavad Gītā is the essential scripture for universal welfare, containing all yogic paths leading to liberation. It is the direct speech of the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 2
True knowledge and cultural saṃskāras liberate the human being.By birth, all are śūdras. Caste and character are formed by one's actions and impressions. Only one who attains Brahmavidyā is a true Brāhmaṇa. The Vedas describe four types of births for beings entering this world. … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 4
The true Guru is the immortal Word, the śabda, which is the essence of all reality.The physical form is a temporary instrument made by that Word to awaken beings. The disciple's true nature is the ātman, destined to merge into that śabda. Liberation is attained instantly upon meeting the true Satguru, … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 1
Gurupūrṇimā announcements are shared alongside spiritual reflections.A television channel will broadcast the entire program. Details for those attending in person will be provided. Prasāda is now ready for distribution. The discourse shifts to contemplative phrases. These phrases point to a state beyond … read more »
The Essence of Gurupūrṇimā
The essence of Gurupūrṇimā is the supreme importance of the guru.On this day, all practitioners pause to receive the guru's darśana and blessings. Serving the guru for a moment surpasses serving the divine for years. True fortune lies in taking refuge at the guru's feet, whether … read more »
The Unseen Helper
The Unseen Helper The true help is not from people, who are unaware.It comes from the unseen, the divine, which works through all things. This help is constant and ever-present, but we must be open to receive it. We often look for aid in the wrong places, seeking … read more »
Purna means complete
Brahman is the sole reality, the complete Pūrṇa from which all arises.As long as this completeness is unrealized, one dwells in duality, which is ignorance and the root of all suffering. The entire universe is this Pūrṇa; whatever is taken from it or remains is still Pūrṇa. … read more »
Evening with Rajastan bhajan band from Jadan
Drink the nectar of devotion from the saints' cup.This gathering is fortunate, abandoning the unfortunate through the abundant grace found with the great saints. The compassionate Giver erases the burdens of lifetimes and bestows everything, teaching through direct experience. True devotion to the Lord … read more »
Sat - Chit - Ananda
The human life is a precious instrument for spiritual practice.This body is a temporary vehicle for the soul, which carries its karma like a backpack. Most beings are trapped in cycles of unhappiness and desire, mistaking the non-reality of the material world for truth. True … read more »
Rajasthani bhajan evening
The Guru is the sole means to liberation and the resolution of all suffering.Without devotion to the Guru, no happiness exists. The Guru is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Maheśa, the sun, and the power of Gaṇeśa. The true Guru is the supreme, formless Lord. Holding the Guru's name removes sin and … read more »
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (3/3), Jadan Ashram
The completion of a sacred Vedic fire ceremony invokes divine presence through mantra and establishes universal peace.This ritual is a profound journey requiring full attention until its conclusion to reap the transformative benefits. The practice itself is a form of spiritual discipline, a sacrifice merging the individual into a fire of dedicated … read more »
The Invocation of Deities and the Establishment of the Yajña
The yajña is the eternal ritual of cosmic purification and divine invocation.Deities are invoked through mantra, establishing their presence within the sacrificial arena. All planetary forces, directional guardians, and millions of śakti forms converge here. The Vāstu deity presides over any construction, its form invoked as countless … read more »
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (1/3), Jadan Ashram
Grace is invoked through divine names and offerings to attain peace, wisdom, and liberation.The path requires sincere devotion and surrender, which removes fear and grants the wealth of knowledge. Ritual offerings of purity—sandalwood, flowers, rice, and water—are made to deities and the Guru, who is the root of meditation … read more »
Around the world - Bhajans from India
Indian bhajans video Musical recording. … read more »
India's Republic Day celebration with Swamiji in Jadan - Part two
The eternal Sanātana Dharma is India's gift to the world, a culture of peace that will never perish.This dharma is unchanging and beginningless, meant for the welfare of all beings. It transcends all religions and boundaries, bringing only a message of peace. The light of this knowledge will shine throughout the world. Students … read more »
India's Republic Day celebration with Swamiji in Jadan - Part one
Knowledge is the foundation of prosperity.A Republic Day celebration is an occasion for spiritual reflection and national dedication. The event begins with sacred invocations and the lighting of a lamp. Students perform physical training and form the national flag with their … read more »
Around the world - Shivaratri at Jadan Ashram
atw Shivaratri at Jadan Ashram Musical recording. … read more »
Satchidananda Atma is the Truth
The universal Self is the sole reality, from the supreme consciousness to the individual soul.Parameśvara is the one consciousness governing the endless universe, ever-present and without ego. This same consciousness, when influencing a particular solar system, is called Īśvara. The light of the creator, the Śivajyoti, is the Brahmajyoti and … read more »
Swamijis visit and Satsang to the village Savrad
Dharma is upheld through devotion, righteous action, and the rare company of saints.In this age, satsang and the vision of saints are precious. The foundational power of creation originates from Brahmā. True strength comes not from external force but from the subtle inner prāṇa. Children require love and … read more »
Mahaprabhujis Mahasamadhi Satsang celebrations, from Jadan Ashram, India 3/3
The true Guru is the divine embodiment of grace and the bestower of liberating color.The Guru is the supreme guide who saves the soul from the ocean of worldly existence. Through the Guru's grace and the devotee's surrender, the fire of devotion is kindled within the heart. The name given … read more »
Mahaprabhujis Mahasamadhi Satsang celebrations, from Jadan Ashram, India 1/3
The Guru is the root of all spiritual understanding and grace.Without the Guru, nothing can be known. The Guru's lineage is an eternal vine of nectar. One must recognize the true essence of the Guru, for the form is merely the face; the real Guru is … read more »
A Divine Gathering in Remembrance
We gather in remembrance of a divine incarnation.This is the anniversary of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī. India's soil is sacred, having given birth to countless saints and all twenty-four incarnations. Mahāprabhujī was an incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu. The creation began with Svayambhū … read more »
Swamijis diwali message in Hindi
The true pilgrimage is to the feet of the saints.A land where great souls perform austerities is sacred. When those souls merge with the divine, that place becomes a holy crossing. The dust from a saint's feet holds the power of all sacred rivers; it … read more »
Swamijis Diwali message
Life is a festival of happiness determined by our own perception.Being present in this hall of past meditation is a rare fortune born of good karma, overcoming life's many obstacles. Today is doubly auspicious, marking both Diwali and a sacred incarnation day from an ancient lineage. … read more »
Closing ceremony of Gurupurnima from Jadan Ashram
The Guru is the source of all light and liberation.The disciple is like the moon, reflecting the light of the sun, which is the Guru. This light sustains the universe. True devotion is the very appearance of life. The Guru's feet establish the eternal lineage … read more »
Celebration of Gurupurnima from Jadan Ashram
The Upanayana Saṃskāra awakens the eye to see Īśvara.In Vedic culture, householders' duty was to give alms to brahmacārīs; not receiving them was a sorrow. This tradition of dāna is grace, not beggary. True sannyāsa requires at least twelve years of intense practice to … read more »
Celebration of Gurupurnima from Jadan Ashram, 25th of July 2010
The Guru is the essential guide for crossing the ocean of worldly existence.Attending the Guru's satsang and receiving their darśana is paramount, for the Guru's feet are a sacred pilgrimage. Without the Guru's grace, spiritual realization is impossible, just as creation cannot occur without the divine trinity. All … read more »
Swamijis Satsang in Haridwar
The holy Ga gā bestows blessings, freeing beings from past karmas.Destiny is created first, then the body is formed according to it. This destiny is shaped by all actions, every thought and step counted. The soul becomes trapped in the cycle of action and reaction. A … read more »